Master of Business Administration

We understand that investing in education involves not only acquiring knowledge but also the ability to use the credentials after graduation, as well as expanding one’s professional network. Most postgraduate students aspire to enroll in a prestigious program that combines theory and high practical application. Upon graduation, they aim to use their credentials in both the global corporate environment and the academic sphere (Adult Learning Report – German version, 2018).

However, in order to meet these requirements, the program must meet accreditation standards and satisfy the demands of various educational institutions. For international recognized institutions, these standards are becoming increasingly stringent, and the number of universities worldwide that can offer such programs is particularly limited.

The MBA Dual Degree of SIM Higher Education Institute program is a unique program that simultaneously satisfies the accreditation standards of many independent bodies and awards degrees recognized by many different educational groups. With the collaboration of Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies, students have the opportunity to make a one-time investment that covers all these aspects.

Upon graduation, students will receive: 

• Master of Business Administration from the Swiss Information and Management Institute affirms your management capabilities.
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership to demonstrate expert competency in the context of workforce transitions.

The program provides flexibility by offering two modes: full-time, hybrid (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop), allowing learners to choose the learning model that best aligns with their preferences and schedules.

The distinctions in accreditation and recognition:

The Master of Business Administration is a dual degree programme, a collaboration between the Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies and the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIM). Both institutions have achieved accreditations and recognition for their institution and programmatic.

• SIM Institute of Higher Education is globally recognized and holds accreditation at institutional, school, and program levels. Licensed by the Zug Canton authority, SIM is fully accredited by the Higher Education Accreditation Division and is a member of SVEB Switzerland, with its programs recognized by Ofqual UK Gov Awarding bodies.
• OTHM is accredited and recognized by Ofqual, the UK Government Awarding Body, not only in the UK but also worldwide.

The distinctions in fully online learning method

The learner can provide flexible learning opportunities with various learning method:

• Fully online with Live Class.
• Hybrid learning (Live class + the local tutor support in local workshop)

The distinctions in the student affairs system:

• The Learning Management System
• Institution Management System
• Original E-book in each module
• E-library
• Internship support system (for full-time)

The distinctions in Degree: 2 independent Masters degrees:

• Master Qualification according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
• Master Qualification from SIM Institute of Higher Education Switzerland: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in majors.

List of Majors:

The learners participating in the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme receive 2 independent master degrees, which are based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project. The  learners can choose one of the following majors:

• International Business Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management
• Insurance Management
• Hospitality Management
• Logistics Management
• Human Resource Management
• Administration Management
• Engineering Business Management
• E-commerce management
• Information system Management
• Design Management
• Non-profit organization Management

And other majors based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project

The Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme consists of 6 mandatory modules and a Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project for a combined total of 160 credits, lasting a minimum of 1.5 years.

Mandatory modules:

• Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Leadership (20 credits) (Leading Change, Cross-Cultural Leadership)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Advanced Business Research Methods (20 credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

After each module, learners will take an ending exam. The end-of-module exams are application-oriented essays to help learners review knowledge, apply knowledge in the workplace, and improve the practical environment.

Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project (60 credits)

• Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project
• Defend Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project

Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project 

Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Project will be associated with solutions in the workplace. It can be a business plan or a management improvement project written in 7,000 – 8,000 words

Graduating from the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, the learner could:

• Able to apply knowledge, dialectical mindset, independent reasoning, and develop knowledge into management practice.
• Apply the world’s management experience to your business and adjust accordingly.
• Communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Able to plan strategies, implement strategies and effectively operate functions in the business.
• Build businesses with a sustainable and ethical vision.

Teaching and learning strategies:

The central training philosophy of the programme starts from understanding the theory and case studies that are currently applied in world enterprises to the process of applying the learned knowledge to the enterprises themselves and the learners’ business environment. In addition to the practical knowledge, the programme also equips the necessary skills for a business leader and manager in the volatile and risky global business context.

The programme is Learner-centered and focuses on solving learners’ problems:

The Learner-centered training method will focus on solving learners’ problems through background knowledge and case studies that are applied in successful businesses worldwide. Through each module, learners will step by step solve management problems that they face every day with the guidance of the theoretical system, the practice system, expert lecturers and local teaching assistants.

Entry requirements

To enrol the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration, the learner must possess:

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
• For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy of SIMI.
• Learners must be over 21 years old.

SIM Higher Education Institute reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating.

For the fake university or the diploma mills, SIM shall not be accepted.

English requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

SIM Institue of Higher Education is the pionner higher education institution with accreditation at both the programmatic and institutional levels:

• Accreditation of the management system compatible with the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) and Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area, awarded by the HEAD – Higher Education Accreditation Division
• Programmatic accreditation by Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies (OTHM, CTH)
• Learning outcomes are mapped to the UK national occupational standards by the Senior Leader Bureau United
• A Federal Member of SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning)
• Recognized by the United Kingdom Regulated Qualification Framework

OTHM is an Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Body, achieved: 

• Recognition at institutional level by the UK education authority Ofqual (UK.Gov) Recognition Number: RN5284
• OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership program is accredited by the UK’s government with the Qualification Number: 603/2181/7

Because the programs and degrees offered are rigorously accredited by reputable organizations, upon graduation, students have the confidence to enter the job market, pursue further studies, and smoothly transition to other prestigious and equivalently reputable educational systems.

• See more information regarding recognition of the UK government’s education regulator can be found HERE, and accreditation of the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership of the UK government can be found HERE.
• See more information about the accreditation and recognition of SIM Institute of Higher Education HERE.

Upon completing the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, the learner will receive 2 Master degree:

• Master Degree according to UK National Qualifications Framework: OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
• Master Degree from SIMI Swiss: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is a qualification in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, recognised not only by the UK government but also globally.

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership:

• Level 7 according to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Europe Qualifications Framework (EQF)
• Sufficient training duration for Master qualification: 120 Credits

Equivalence recognition of UK Level 7 Diploma with qualifications systems and levels of other education systems in the world:

Master of Business Administration in Majors of SIM Institute of Higher Education:

At the second stage, learners will choose the majors to develop a Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Projects. The major of the Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-based Projects will be the basis for determining the graduate major of the programme.

Majors will be shown on the Master of Business Administration Degree and Transcript.

List of majors:

• International Business Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management
• Insurance Management
• Hospitality Management
• Logistics Management
• Human Resource Management
• Administration Management
• Engineering Business Management
• E-commerce management
• Information system Management
• Design Management
• Non-profit organization Management

And other majors based on the Master Dissertation/ Capstone Projects/ Work-Based Project

After completing the Dual Degree Master of Business Administration programme, learners can continue to study to Level 8 (Doctor) or transfer to other education systems. The following table shows the development pathways after completing the programme:

Notice:

While SIM Institute maintains numerous global partnerships, students remain official SIM students, regardless of the location of their application.

Whether pursuing hybrid/online learning, all modes of training adhere to the same high quality and standards. The program is entirely conducted in English. SIM Institute does not follow the training system applied to programs taught in German/French/Spanish within Switzerland.

Our higher education programs differ from the Swiss National Curricula and Programs leading to Swiss Government university qualifications, which fall under the Swiss Public Higher Education sector.

SIM Institute is a private, globally accredited higher education institute in Switzerland and is not affiliated with the Swiss public education system or the Swiss government. The degree issued by SIM Institute is a Private Degree.

Fees and scholarship policies (if any) are subject to change or termination without prior notice.

Disclaimer:

SIM Institute only grants degrees and recognizes academic results when students fully meet academic requirements, financial regulations, academic discipline, and other regulations. In the event of a breach of commitment, absence without notice, or refusal to continue the program without prior notice, SIM Institute reserves the right to refuse admission, withdraw support, cancel student status, and not reimburse tuition and fees.

SIM Institute does not guarantee the acceptance of qualifications by a third party. Acceptance or rejection depends on the discretion of the receiving entity.

SIM Institute does not guarantee salary increases, promotions, new job opportunities, or job acceptance after graduation.

While there are regulations regarding cross-recognition and equivalence of qualifications, each country, organization, and entity reserves the right to receive and recognize its own degrees. SIM Institute also does not guarantee or support the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if any).

SIM Institute does not guarantee or commit to providing opportunities for immigration, work abroad, obtaining work permits, teaching permits, or professional licenses in Switzerland, Europe, or any other country.

As a fully online higher education institution in Switzerland, SIM Institute does not provide any support for student visas or Schengen visas.